Meghan Markle Faces Backlash Over $64 Anniversary Candle
Meghan Markle has come under renewed scrutiny after commentary about a new product tied to her and Prince Harry’s eighth wedding anniversary reignited debate over the Duchess of Sussex’s public image and the likelihood of any future return to the UK.
In an opinion column, Express.co.uk said Meghan recently released a $64 (£48) candle modelled on the couple’s eighth anniversary, with the piece describing the scent as “warm sunshine and blue skies” and framing the product as celebrating the Sussexes’ “love story”.
The same article also claimed Netflix declined to stock merchandise from Meghan’s As Ever brand, arguing the decision reflected concerns about how the items would land with audiences. It also referenced other candles described as marking birthdays for Prince Archie, Princess Lilibet and Meghan herself, each with different scent profiles.
The debate follows recent discussion around the Duchess’s public messaging, including how her As Ever rebrand has been linked to fresh warnings about reputation management as she continues building lifestyle products and partnerships outside royal duties.
Meghan and Prince Harry have previously spoken about the pressures of intense public attention, and the latest product commentary highlights how quickly new commercial moves can become flashpoints in wider arguments about the Sussexes’ standing with UK audiences.
